Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Raleigh seeks a Graduate Enclosure Consultant to investigate the service life of building enclosure assemblies. The role involves assessing enclosure systems, performing building performance analyses, and designing repairs for existing structures. Candidates should have an M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and experience with software like AutoCAD and building performance modeling tools. This position offers diverse responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
• Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit, and high-performance buildings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project tasks.
• Review and organize project-related documents.
• Research building codes and industry standards.
• Write assessment reports.
• Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing.
• Model enclosure assemblies using software.
• Analyze proposed repair/design options.
• Draft repair drawings and details.
• Prepare construction documents.
• Observe construction and quality assurance testing.
• Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
• Interact with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)

Building performance modeling software

Familiarity with exterior wall systems

Familiarity with roofing assemblies

Familiarity with building structural systems

Experience with suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Education

M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture

Tools

ECOTECT

VASARI

ENERGYPLUS

EQUEST

DESIGNBUILDER

DIVA

IES-VE

THERM

WUFI

Job description

Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

In this position the qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. The qualified individual will assess enclosure systems, and design repairs for existing enclosure systems. They will perform enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

A sound technical background and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is preferred. You’ll develop a strong background in building façade and roofing assemblies, understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Assist Project Manager with project tasks.
• Review and organize project-related documents.
• Research building codes and industry standards.
• Write assessment reports.
• Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing, travel required.
• Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software.
• Analyze proposed repair/design options.
• Design and draft repair drawings and details.
• Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications.
• Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing.
• Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
• Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
• Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.

Skills should include:

• Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
• Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
• Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)
• Familiarity with exterior wall systems
• Familiarity with roofing assemblies
• Familiarity with building structural systems
• Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.